old reloading components???

Hello,
My friend's father gave me some old primers and wads. I would like to know what these can be substituted for. The primers are Federal 209(not 209A). The wads are Remington R12L(1 oz. wad). I would like to use these components safely. Could somebody kindly offer some advice? Thanks, Leon

alf-99 fed 209 and 209a are NOT the same primer. there are several loads where you can change the primer ONLY to go from 23/4 dram to 3 dram load. the 209a is the hottest primer on the market and should be used according to a reputable loading manual. the fed 209 is comparable to the win 209.

As usual you put mouth in gear before engaging brain. In other words, you are full of bovine feces. The F209A and the F209 are completely different primers. The F209 is in the neighborhood of the W209. The F209A is much hotter. Both primers are and have always been excellent primers. BRGII

When the 209A came on the market, there was a warning on the box not to use 209 loading data with it. Secondly, I believe Clays powder appeared after the 209A, so it's unlikely you'll find printed loading data for Clays and the 209. The only good answer I see here is "Call (contact) Hodgdons and ask them".

I'm pretty sure Buzz is spot on. The old Fed 209 predated the availability of Clays. Hodgdon might be able to help with some data.

If Hodgdon can't help and you don't resolve the issue another way, I've still have some old Hercules* reloader's guides with data for Fed 209 primers using Red Dot and Green Dot powders. Drop me a private message if you're interested.